Vroman's Named 2008 Bookseller of the Year
One of the oldest bookstores in the country, 114 year-old Vroman’s Bookstore in Pasadena, Calif., has been named Publishers Weekly's Bookseller of the Year.
This coveted award is the industry’s highest honor, recognizing an independent bookstore that has demonstrated excellence in customer service, community involvement, innovation and uniqueness, as well as business operations.
Vroman's Bookstore was founded in 1894 by Adam Clark Vroman. “He believed in books, philanthropy, community and people: his employees and his customers,” said Allison Hill, Vroman’s President and COO. “We honor his legacy by staying true to those core values. We gauge our success by our ability to run a profitable business while committing ourselves to doing the right thing for our employees, for our customers and for our community.” Read more here...





